Faithful souls shall be with Christ the certainty proved and their Christianity described, and exemplified in the truely Christian life and death of that excellent saint, Henry Ashhurst, Esq ... : briefly and truly published for the conviction of hypocrites and the malignant, the strengthning of believers, and the imitation of all, especially the masters of families in London / by Richard Baxter.
IF our Judgments and Wills had been the choosers and disposers of Humane events, as the affairs of the world would be otherwise managed, than they are;
IF our Judgments and Wills had been the choosers and disposers of Humane events, as the affairs of the world would be otherwise managed, than they Are;
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and Goodness, who is Omnipresent, Immutable, and every way perfect, that must actuate, order and bless a world of such imperfect and differing individuals;
and goodness, who is Omnipresent, Immutable, and every Way perfect, that must actuate, order and bless a world of such imperfect and differing individuals;
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It is because the Creator having left us to some liberty and trust, about our selves, we are the misusers of it, that there are so many disorders and consequently calamities in the world,
It is Because the Creator having left us to Some liberty and trust, about our selves, we Are the misusers of it, that there Are so many disorders and consequently calamities in the world,
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and bring good out of all our evil, and harmony out of our discords and confusions, what a Chaos or Hell would the World become? Let us therefore humbly and willingly leave Gods own work to himself; (he will do all well,
and bring good out of all our evil, and harmony out of our discords and confusions, what a Chaos or Hell would the World become? Let us Therefore humbly and willingly leave God's own work to himself; (he will do all well,
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It is our great concern to look inwards, and look upwards, and with our utmost diligence to study how to spend the short time that remaineth, that we may die in safety peace and hope,
It is our great concern to look inward, and look upward, and with our utmost diligence to study how to spend the short time that remains, that we may die in safety peace and hope,
and that they must overcome the inordinate love of this life, if ever they would attain a life of Blessedness, vers. 23, 24, 25. And that they might not by uncertainty of the end or way say as Philip, We know not whither thou goest,
and that they must overcome the inordinate love of this life, if ever they would attain a life of Blessedness, vers. 23, 24, 25. And that they might not by uncertainty of the end or Way say as Philip, We know not whither thou goest,
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As if he should say [ I know that your weakness and remaining Carnality is such, that you would fain see me Reign as an universal King on Earth, that you might be advanced by me in the flesh,
As if he should say [ I know that your weakness and remaining Carnality is such, that you would fain see me Reign as an universal King on Earth, that you might be advanced by me in the Flesh,
But have I not by my Doctrine, Life, and frequent Miracles, and newly by raising Lazarus from the dead, convinced you that I am the true Messiah, sent of God, to whom you may boldly trust the conduct and disposal of your Lives and Souls? If so,
But have I not by my Doctrine, Life, and frequent Miracles, and newly by raising Lazarus from the dead, convinced you that I am the true Messiah, sent of God, to whom you may boldly trust the conduct and disposal of your Lives and Souls? If so,
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Some that by false and narrow notions have received a wrong opinion of Saving Faith may be puzzled at this, that Serving Christ and following him are made the necessary terms or conditions of being where he is. And some say that Iustifying faith and •••ing Faith are two different things;
some that by false and narrow notions have received a wrong opinion of Saving Faith may be puzzled At this, that Serving christ and following him Are made the necessary terms or conditions of being where he is. And Some say that Justifying faith and •••ing Faith Are two different things;
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but left it for Saint Paul. But the plain truth is, that in the Gospel it is all one, To be a Believer, a Christian, and a Disciple of Christ in Covenant with him as the true Messiah.
but left it for Saint Paul. But the plain truth is, that in the Gospel it is all one, To be a Believer, a Christian, and a Disciple of christ in Covenant with him as the true Messiah.
and the proportions allowed for each ones relief, to look to the poor, and to execute such Church Orders as the present Bishop or Elders did appoint (By which you may see how big the Bishops Church then was.) And so Christ calleth all Christians his Deacons, Ministers or Servants,
and the proportions allowed for each ones relief, to look to the poor, and to execute such Church Order as the present Bishop or Elders did appoint (By which you may see how big the Bishops Church then was.) And so christ calls all Christians his Deacons, Ministers or Servants,
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and Trust, and Love him, and joyfully to hope for everlasting happiness in his Love. 4. To give up our selves to Christ as our Saviour, by his Sacrifice, Merits, Teaching, Government and Intercession;
and Trust, and Love him, and joyfully to hope for everlasting happiness in his Love. 4. To give up our selves to christ as our Saviour, by his Sacrifice, Merits, Teaching, Government and Intercession;
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to bring us home to God, by Justifying, Sanctifying and finally Glorifying us. 5. To obey the motions of his Spirit to that end, which are but to bring us to a Conformity to his Word. 6. To Love God in his Saints and Creatures,
to bring us home to God, by Justifying, Sanctifying and finally Glorifying us. 5. To obey the motions of his Spirit to that end, which Are but to bring us to a Conformity to his Word. 6. To Love God in his Saints and Creatures,
and to do wrong to none. 7. To watch against and resist all the Temptations of the Flesh, the World and the Devil, which would draw us from any of this duty. 8. To bear our Medicinal corrections patiently and profitably,
and to do wrong to none. 7. To watch against and resist all the Temptations of the Flesh, the World and the devil, which would draw us from any of this duty. 8. To bear our Medicinal corrections patiently and profitably,
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and is there any thing in all this, which is not safe, delightful, honorable, profitable and exceeding desirable, to every one that knoweth what it is to hope for happiness,
and is there any thing in all this, which is not safe, delightful, honourable, profitable and exceeding desirable, to every one that Knoweth what it is to hope for happiness,
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II. And what is it that is meant by following Christ? Disciples then were wont to dwell with their Master, that they might be always at hand to do what he bid them.
II And what is it that is meant by following christ? Disciples then were wont to dwell with their Master, that they might be always At hand to do what he bid them.
To follow Christ includeth, 1. The absolute taking him for the Guide and Saviour to whom we Trust our Bodies and Souls. 2. The obedient following of his Instruction and Commands. 3. The following of his Example, in all the imitable parts of his Life. 4. The submissive following him through all the sufferings wherewith God trieth us,
To follow christ includeth, 1. The absolute taking him for the Guide and Saviour to whom we Trust our Bodies and Souls. 2. The obedient following of his Instruction and Commands. 3. The following of his Exampl, in all the imitable parts of his Life. 4. The submissive following him through all the sufferings wherewith God trieth us,
But if finding your selves undone by sin, and liable to Gods destroying justice, and believing that Christ is the only sufficient and faithful Saviour, you give up Soul and Body in Trust to him, resolvedly consenting to serve and follow him, who hath purchas'd and promis'd you blessedness with himself.
But if finding your selves undone by since, and liable to God's destroying Justice, and believing that christ is the only sufficient and faithful Saviour, you give up Soul and Body in Trust to him, resolvedly consenting to serve and follow him, who hath purchased and promised you blessedness with himself.
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O that you all feelingly knew, how much it concerneth you, presently to set home and resolve this question, Do I trust, serve and follow Christ? Let us now a little look to his footsteps, that we may know.
Oh that you all feelingly knew, how much it concerns you, presently to Set home and resolve this question, Do I trust, serve and follow christ? Let us now a little look to his footsteps, that we may know.
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Are your own and others Souls, thus precious in your Eyes? Do you think no labour, loss, no cost or suffering too dear to save your selves and others? Do your prayers and your practices prove this to be true?
are your own and Others Souls, thus precious in your Eyes? Do you think no labour, loss, no cost or suffering too dear to save your selves and Others? Do your Prayers and your practices prove this to be true?
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3. Christs great work was to gather a Church on Earth which should be his peculiar Kingdom, Spouse and Body to glorifie God and be glorified with him, Eph. 4. to 17. & 5. 25. to 32. & 3. 21. Act. 20. 28. If you are Christians indeed, Christs Church is to you, as your Body to the Members, that are all ready to serve it, abhorring abscission and separation from it, and every painful perilous Disease.
3. Christ great work was to gather a Church on Earth which should be his peculiar Kingdom, Spouse and Body to Glorify God and be glorified with him, Ephesians 4. to 17. & 5. 25. to 32. & 3. 21. Act. 20. 28. If you Are Christians indeed, Christ Church is to you, as your Body to the Members, that Are all ready to serve it, abhorring abscission and separation from it, and every painful perilous Disease.
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Rom. 5. 8, 9, 10. 2 Cor. 5 19 ▪ 20. Ioh. 15 13. Mark 10. 21. Ioh. 15. 9. Gal. 2. 20. Eph. 2. 4. And if you follow Christ, Love will be your Nature, Life and Work,
Rom. 5. 8, 9, 10. 2 Cor. 5 19 ▪ 20. John 15 13. Mark 10. 21. John 15. 9. Gal. 2. 20. Ephesians 2. 4. And if you follow christ, Love will be your Nature, Life and Work,
and you will walk in Love as Christ loved us, Eph. 5. 2. 1 Ioh. 4. 11. Even as he hath loved us he requireth that we love one another, Ioh. 13. 34. & 15. 9. 12. which is not with a barren unprofitable Love, Iam. 2. 14. &c. Ioh. 13. 35.
and you will walk in Love as christ loved us, Ephesians 5. 2. 1 John 4. 11. Even as he hath loved us he requires that we love one Another, John 13. 34. & 15. 9. 12. which is not with a barren unprofitable Love, Iam. 2. 14. etc. John 13. 35.
5. In order to these ends, Christ lived quite above all the pomps and vanities of the World and above the Love of Worldly dominion and fleshly pleasure, and Life it self;
5. In order to these ends, christ lived quite above all the pomps and vanities of the World and above the Love of Worldly dominion and fleshly pleasure, and Life it self;
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and refused not to dye a shameful Death, as reputed a Malefactor, to redeem us, Making himself of no reputation, enduring the Cross and despising the shame;
and refused not to die a shameful Death, as reputed a Malefactor, to Redeem us, Making himself of no reputation, enduring the Cross and despising the shame;
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For Christ suffered for us leaving us an example, 1 Pet. 2. 21. and will have us take up our Cross and follow him, forsaking all that stands against him, Luke 14. 29. 32, 33. and submit to be in our flesh partakers of his sufferings, 1 Pet. 4. 13. we cannot equal him in patience,
For christ suffered for us leaving us an Exampl, 1 Pet. 2. 21. and will have us take up our Cross and follow him, forsaking all that Stands against him, Lycia 14. 29. 32, 33. and submit to be in our Flesh partakers of his sufferings, 1 Pet. 4. 13. we cannot equal him in patience,
And he hath commanded us to learn of him to be meek and lowly, Matth. 11. 29. and to be the servants of all as that which is above worldly greatness, Mar. 9. 35. & 10. 44. And he blesseth the meek,
And he hath commanded us to Learn of him to be meek and lowly, Matthew 11. 29. and to be the Servants of all as that which is above worldly greatness, Mar. 9. 35. & 10. 44. And he Blesses the meek,
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and the poor in Spirit, Matth. 5. Do we follow him in this? And condescend to Men of low estate, Rom. 12. 16. remembring that not many great and noble are called, 1 Cor 1. 26. and that God hath chosen the poor of the World, that are rich in Faith, to be heirs of his Kingdom, Iam. 2. 5. 1 Cor. 1. 27, 28. or do you not as those reproved, Iam. 4. shew a worldly carnal mind, by too much valuing the high and rich,
and the poor in Spirit, Matthew 5. Do we follow him in this? And condescend to Men of low estate, Rom. 12. 16. remembering that not many great and noble Are called, 1 Cor 1. 26. and that God hath chosen the poor of the World, that Are rich in Faith, to be Heirs of his Kingdom, Iam. 2. 5. 1 Cor. 1. 27, 28. or do you not as those reproved, Iam. 4. show a worldly carnal mind, by too much valuing the high and rich,
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And our glory must be in seeing his Glory, Iohn 17. 22, 24. It is in Heaven that he promiseth his followers a reward, Matth. 5. 12. Hebr. 11. 16. & 12. 22. Luke 16. 9. & 23. 43. And it is in heaven that our Treasure must be laid up,
And our glory must be in seeing his Glory, John 17. 22, 24. It is in Heaven that he promises his followers a reward, Matthew 5. 12. Hebrew 11. 16. & 12. 22. Lycia 16. 9. & 23. 43. And it is in heaven that our Treasure must be laid up,
and our hearts, affections, and hopes must be set, and our conversation must be Matth. 6. 19, 20, 21. Col. 3. 1, 3, 4. Phil. 3. 19, 20. You see now what it is to be followers of Christ:
and our hearts, affections, and hope's must be Set, and our Conversation must be Matthew 6. 19, 20, 21. Col. 3. 1, 3, 4. Philip 3. 19, 20. You see now what it is to be followers of christ:
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or chambering and wantonness, to idleness and pride and worldly vanity and fleshly lust? Rom. 13. 13. Gal. 5. 21, 22. Rom. 8. 1, &c. It is not Christ that teacheth men to doubt of the immortality of the Soul,
or chambering and wantonness, to idleness and pride and worldly vanity and fleshly lust? Rom. 13. 13. Gal. 5. 21, 22. Rom. 8. 1, etc. It is not christ that Teaches men to doubt of the immortality of the Soul,
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Nor is it Christ that teacheth them to play the hypocrites, and scorn and hate and persecute the serious practice of that Religion which their tongues profess:
Nor is it christ that Teaches them to play the Hypocrites, and scorn and hate and persecute the serious practice of that Religion which their tongues profess:
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And now shall we need to say more to men, that are already vowed to Christ in their Baptism, who profess themselves Christians, who know that they must die,
And now shall we need to say more to men, that Are already vowed to christ in their Baptism, who profess themselves Christians, who know that they must die,
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and who know that there is no other hope or way, to perswade them to be what they profess, that they may not miss of what they hope for? But the following Promises if believed will perswade you. III.
and who know that there is no other hope or Way, to persuade them to be what they profess, that they may not miss of what they hope for? But the following Promises if believed will persuade you. III.
He is in Heaven, Acts 1. 11. [ This same Iesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
He is in Heaven, Acts 1. 11. [ This same Iesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven.
and that the New Ierusalem shall come down from Heaven, and that we look for a new Heaven and Earth in which righteousness shall dwell, yet these Texts do fully prove that faithful Souls go presently to Christ who is in Heaven,
and that the New Ierusalem shall come down from Heaven, and that we look for a new Heaven and Earth in which righteousness shall dwell, yet these Texts do Fully prove that faithful Souls go presently to christ who is in Heaven,
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Vers. 22. The beggar died and was carryed by Angels into Abrahams bosome, Vers. 25. Now he is comforted. 2 Cor. 5. 1, 8. We know that if our earthly house of this 〈 … 〉 were dissolved, we have a building of God, 〈 … 〉 not made with hands eternal in the Heavens.
Vers. 22. The beggar died and was carried by Angels into Abrahams bosom, Vers. 25. Now he is comforted. 2 Cor. 5. 1, 8. We know that if our earthly house of this 〈 … 〉 were dissolved, we have a building of God, 〈 … 〉 not made with hands Eternal in the Heavens.
For in this we groan earnestly desiring to 〈 … 〉 upon with our house which is from heaven that 〈 … 〉 might be swallowed up of life. Vers. •. We are confident and willing rather to be 〈 ◊ 〉 from the body and present with the Lord.
For in this we groan earnestly desiring to 〈 … 〉 upon with our house which is from heaven that 〈 … 〉 might be swallowed up of life. Vers. •. We Are confident and willing rather to be 〈 ◊ 〉 from the body and present with the Lord.
Phil. 1. 21 ▪ 22. To me to live in Christ, and 〈 … 〉 gain — having a desire to depart to be with 〈 … 〉 Heb. 12. 22, 23, 24. We are come to Mount Sion,
Philip 1. 21 ▪ 22. To me to live in christ, and 〈 … 〉 gain — having a desire to depart to be with 〈 … 〉 Hebrew 12. 22, 23, 24. We Are come to Mount Sion,
Rev. 14. 13. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them.
Rev. 14. 13. Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea Says the Spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them.
Truly believe that Iesus is the Christ, and his Gospel true, and there is no room for a doubt of the Immortality of Souls, and future blessedness, so plainly is it exprest in all the Gospel.
Truly believe that Iesus is the christ, and his Gospel true, and there is no room for a doubt of the Immortality of Souls, and future blessedness, so plainly is it expressed in all the Gospel.
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The Socinians that look for nothing till the Resurrection, dream of a dreaming sleep of Souls, but dare not talk of any cessation or annihilation of them,
The socinians that look for nothing till the Resurrection, dream of a dreaming sleep of Souls, but Dare not talk of any cessation or annihilation of them,
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And as no man can believe that Christ speaketh truth and is Christ indeed, but he must needs believe his promise that the faithful Soul shall be where he is.
And as no man can believe that christ speaks truth and is christ indeed, but he must needs believe his promise that the faithful Soul shall be where he is.
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and yet not seek first the Kingdom of God, and make the securing of this his chiefest care and business in the World? It cannot be: every man loveth himself:
and yet not seek First the Kingdom of God, and make the securing of this his chiefest care and business in the World? It cannot be: every man loves himself:
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But I cannot believe, that if a man be awake and in his wits, any thing but secret unbelief and doubting can make one so dull or inconsiderate about his everlasting joy or misery,
But I cannot believe, that if a man be awake and in his wits, any thing but secret unbelief and doubting can make one so dull or inconsiderate about his everlasting joy or misery,
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yet it were worse than madness not to prefer the bare probability (that I say not possibility ) of a future endless glory, (when endless misery is probable to the refusers) before all here that can be set against it.
yet it were Worse than madness not to prefer the bore probability (that I say not possibility) of a future endless glory, (when endless misery is probable to the refusers) before all Here that can be Set against it.
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and poverty, and age, but in his strength and wit and wealth and honour, on the throne as well as on the dunghill) is vanity ] that is an untrusty lie and shadow, that seemeth something and is next to nothing,
and poverty, and age, but in his strength and wit and wealth and honour, on the throne as well as on the dunghill) is vanity ] that is an untrusty lie and shadow, that seems something and is next to nothing,
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how can we think that a certain or firm belief would not do it? By this then it is past doubt that Hypocrisie reigneth in all meer nominal Christians,
how can we think that a certain or firm belief would not do it? By this then it is passed doubt that Hypocrisy Reigneth in all mere nominal Christians,
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The Scripture giveth these titles or attributes therefore to saving Faith, 1 Tim. 1. 5. It is called Faith unfeigned or not hypocritical or dissembled;
The Scripture gives these titles or attributes Therefore to Saving Faith, 1 Tim. 1. 5. It is called Faith unfeigned or not hypocritical or dissembled;
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O Sirs, the Hypocrites belief of another World, and his lifeless opinion conquered by secret unbelief, will shortly fall as an house built on the sand, Matth. 7. 23. and no Heart can now fully conceive how terrible to him the fall will be.
Oh Sirs, the Hypocrites belief of Another World, and his Lifeless opinion conquered by secret unbelief, will shortly fallen as an house built on the sand, Matthew 7. 23. and no Heart can now Fully conceive how terrible to him the fallen will be.
When you see that there is no more tarrying here, and that death and an endless life are come, a dead profession and secret unbelief, will leave you then to dispair and horror.
When you see that there is no more tarrying Here, and that death and an endless life Are come, a dead profession and secret unbelief, will leave you then to despair and horror.
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But I suppose you are convinced that a sound and firm belief of the passage of departing Souls to Christ or unto misery, would certainly resolve Men for a holy Life;
But I suppose you Are convinced that a found and firm belief of the passage of departing Souls to christ or unto misery, would Certainly resolve Men for a holy Life;
Have you learned of Christ with a humble and teachable willing mind? Have you not been diverted and blinded by the things which you knew were but deceitful vanity? Have you set your understandings awork with such serious consideration,
Have you learned of christ with a humble and teachable willing mind? Have you not been diverted and blinded by the things which you knew were but deceitful vanity? Have you Set your understandings awork with such serious consideration,
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and so long as the trial of so great a matter doth require? Have you sought to able and faithful Ministers of Christ to help you where you found your self insufficient? Have you daily beg'd the help of the Spirit of God,
and so long as the trial of so great a matter does require? Have you sought to able and faithful Ministers of christ to help you where you found your self insufficient? Have you daily begged the help of the Spirit of God,
as knowing that heavenly things must be discerned by a heavenly light? Have you honestly obeyed so much as you did know? If you have done this which reason requireth, I do not think that thus waiting on God, he will leave you to any damnable unbelief or to an unholy sensual life.
as knowing that heavenly things must be discerned by a heavenly Light? Have you honestly obeyed so much as you did know? If you have done this which reason requires, I do not think that thus waiting on God, he will leave you to any damnable unbelief or to an unholy sensual life.
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I will shortly repeat the proofs that must ascertain us, Though I have largely done it in my Books called, The Life of Faith, and The Reasons of the Christian Religion, and The Unreasonableness of Infidelity, I care not how oft (when necessary) I repeat them,
I will shortly repeat the proofs that must ascertain us, Though I have largely done it in my Books called, The Life of Faith, and The Reasons of the Christian Religion, and The Unreasonableness of Infidelity, I care not how oft (when necessary) I repeat them,
2. A bare probability of the life to come as now revealed, with our certainty of the brevity and vanity of this Life, maketh it the interest and certain duty of all Men in the World, to be far more careful for their future state than for the Body, and this present Life.
2. A bore probability of the life to come as now revealed, with our certainty of the brevity and vanity of this Life, makes it the Interest and certain duty of all Men in the World, to be Far more careful for their future state than for the Body, and this present Life.
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and Man should be made to follow a lie, to his everlasting disappointment? Judge reasonably whether this be like to be the work of the most Great and Wise and Holy God.
and Man should be made to follow a lie, to his everlasting disappointment? Judge reasonably whither this be like to be the work of the most Great and Wise and Holy God.
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II. But seeing it is the Gospel that must give us the full and satisfying certainty, keep these few evidences of its Truth continually Printed on your Minds.
II But seeing it is the Gospel that must give us the full and satisfying certainty, keep these few evidences of its Truth continually Printed on your Minds.
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5. The full and certain Historical conveyance of these matters of fact to us in and by the sacred Scriptures, Church Ordinances and Tradition (as the Statutes of the Land are delivered us) without any weakning contradiction of the said History or fact.
5. The full and certain Historical conveyance of these matters of fact to us in and by the sacred Scriptures, Church Ordinances and Tradition (as the Statutes of the Land Are Delivered us) without any weakening contradiction of the said History or fact.
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And remember that the whole frame and tendency of the Spirits sanctifying work on Souls, is to prepair them for a Life to come, by causing them to believe it, desire it, hope for it,
And Remember that the Whole frame and tendency of the Spirits sanctifying work on Souls, is to prepair them for a Life to come, by causing them to believe it, desire it, hope for it,
And this Spirit or holy nature in them, is Christs witness and theirs. They have the witness in themselves, 1 ▪ Ioh. 5. 10. 7. And remember that even the Malice of Satan affordeth us much help to confirm our Faith.
And this Spirit or holy nature in them, is Christ witness and theirs. They have the witness in themselves, 1 ▪ John 5. 10. 7. And Remember that even the Malice of Satan affords us much help to confirm our Faith.
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How he followeth Men with inward importunate temptations against their own interest and reason, and what proof of his malice we have in Humane wickedness,
How he follows Men with inward importunate temptations against their own Interest and reason, and what proof of his malice we have in Humane wickedness,
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Let us live according to our most holy Faith, and shew our selves and others that we heartily believe, that [ the Servants of Christ that follow him, shall be with him where he is: O pray for Faith! Meditate for Faith; Lament your Unbelief!
Let us live according to our most holy Faith, and show our selves and Others that we heartily believe, that [ the Servants of christ that follow him, shall be with him where he is: Oh pray for Faith! Meditate for Faith; Lament your Unbelief!
yea did we believe Christ speaking it, but as confidently as we believe and trust a parent, or a tried friend, for any thing promised which is in their power,
yea did we believe christ speaking it, but as confidently as we believe and trust a parent, or a tried friend, for any thing promised which is in their power,
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It is his promise, Because I live ye shall live also, Ioh. 14. 19. The Article of his descending to Hades called Hell, is to tell us that Christs Soul died not with his Body:
It is his promise, Because I live you shall live also, John 14. 19. The Article of his descending to Hades called Hell, is to tell us that Christ Soul died not with his Body:
We are here with him as Chickens under the wings of the Hen, Matth. 23. 37. How safely and how joyfully then shall we be lodged in the bosom of eternal Love!
We Are Here with him as Chickens under the wings of the Hen, Matthew 23. 37. How safely and how joyfully then shall we be lodged in the bosom of Eternal Love!
But is it not enough to believe that we shall be with Christ, and fare (in our measure) no worse than he? If you are afraid lest Christ be deceived or deceive you, that is a sinful fear indeed:
But is it not enough to believe that we shall be with christ, and fare (in our measure) no Worse than he? If you Are afraid lest christ be deceived or deceive you, that is a sinful Fear indeed:
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O Sirs, why do not our Hearts rejoyce, when we think that we shall shortly be with Christ? Here we have ill company too oft; implacable enemies, unsuitable and sinful Friends,
Oh Sirs, why do not our Hearts rejoice, when we think that we shall shortly be with christ? Here we have ill company too oft; implacable enemies, unsuitable and sinful Friends,
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And O how much better will Christs own glorious presence be, than his presence in humbled Flesh was to his followers on Earth? Here Christ was a despised crucifyed Man;
And O how much better will Christ own glorious presence be, than his presence in humbled Flesh was to his followers on Earth? Here christ was a despised Crucified Man;
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and all be one common Soul. In a word to be with Christ is to be perfect in Holiness and Glory, in God, in the Heavenly society, in the Joys of Sight and Love and Praise, delivered from the bondage of corruption, from sin and fear,
and all be one Common Soul. In a word to be with christ is to be perfect in Holiness and Glory, in God, in the Heavenly society, in the Joys of Sighed and Love and Praise, Delivered from the bondage of corruption, from since and Fear,
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making one Great and Happy, Numb. 22. 17. 37. & 24. 11. & 27. 20. 1 King. 3. 13. 1 Chron. 16. 27. Psal. 8. 5. 1 Sam. 2. 30. And sometime it signifieth the provision and maintenance which is due to deserving superiors, which is half the double honour due to the Elders that rule well, especially that labour in the Word and Doctrine, 1 Tim. 5. 17. And sometime it is taken for a magnified praised State:
making one Great and Happy, Numb. 22. 17. 37. & 24. 11. & 27. 20. 1 King. 3. 13. 1 Chronicles 16. 27. Psalm 8. 5. 1 Sam. 2. 30. And sometime it signifies the provision and maintenance which is due to deserving superiors, which is half the double honour due to the Elders that Rule well, especially that labour in the Word and Doctrine, 1 Tim. 5. 17. And sometime it is taken for a magnified praised State:
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& 20. 6. They shall Iudge the World, and Angels, 1 Cor. 6. 2, 3. They shall see God, Matth. 5. and be called his Children; and all together the spouse and Body of Christ, Eph. 5. Rev. 21. & 22. &c. They shall at Christs appearing (who is their Life) appear with him in Glory, Col. 3. 4. When he cometh to be admired in his Saints and glorified in all them that Believe, 2 Thes. 1. 10. &c. We shall see face to face, and shall see him as he is, 1. Ioh. 3. 2. We shall behold the Glory that God hath given him, Ioh. 17. 24. The Righteous shall have dominion in that Morning:
& 20. 6. They shall Judge the World, and Angels, 1 Cor. 6. 2, 3. They shall see God, Matthew 5. and be called his Children; and all together the spouse and Body of christ, Ephesians 5. Rev. 21. & 22. etc. They shall At Christ appearing (who is their Life) appear with him in Glory, Col. 3. 4. When he comes to be admired in his Saints and glorified in all them that Believe, 2 Thebes 1. 10. etc. We shall see face to face, and shall see him as he is, 1. John 3. 2. We shall behold the Glory that God hath given him, John 17. 24. The Righteous shall have dominion in that Morning:
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and they shall be Pillars in his Temple and go out no more, Rev. 2. & 3. Yea they shall be equal with the Angels, Luke 20. 36. Thus shall it be done to them whom God delighteth to honour ▪ even to all in their several degrees who faithfully serve and follow Christ.
and they shall be Pillars in his Temple and go out no more, Rev. 2. & 3. Yea they shall be equal with the Angels, Lycia 20. 36. Thus shall it be done to them whom God delights to honour ▪ even to all in their several Degrees who faithfully serve and follow christ.
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How can we chearfully labour, and suffer, and overcome without them? How shall we go through a tempting and troubling World? And entertain with joy the sentence of Death,
How can we cheerfully labour, and suffer, and overcome without them? How shall we go through a tempting and troubling World? And entertain with joy the sentence of Death,
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and lay down the Body in the dust without the Joy of the Lord, which is our strength? Had our Hearts this one promise deeply written in them, we should live in Holiness and die in Joy.
and lay down the Body in the dust without the Joy of the Lord, which is our strength? Had our Hearts this one promise deeply written in them, we should live in Holiness and die in Joy.
Well done good and faithful Servant, &c. Matth. 25. He will be admired and glorified in them, 2 Thes. 1. 2. The 11th of the Hebrews is the praise of many of them, of whom the World was not worthy;
Well done good and faithful Servant, etc. Matthew 25. He will be admired and glorified in them, 2 Thebes 1. 2. The 11th of the Hebrews is the praise of many of them, of whom the World was not worthy;
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(this wicked world which know neither how to value them or to use them ▪) Christ will have the tears and costly love of a poor penitent Woman, who anointed him, to be spoken of wherever the Gospel is read.
(this wicked world which know neither how to valve them or to use them ▪) christ will have the tears and costly love of a poor penitent Woman, who anointed him, to be spoken of wherever the Gospel is read.
O how many such (though not all of the same degree of holiness) have I lived with who are gone before me! Holy Gentlemen! Holy Ministers of Christ; and holy poor men!
Oh how many such (though not all of the same degree of holiness) have I lived with who Are gone before me! Holy Gentlemen! Holy Ministers of christ; and holy poor men!
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God saith The memory of the Iust shall be blessed, while the Wickeds name shall rot. Methinks even the natural pride of Princes, who would not be the scorn of future ages but the praise, should accidentally incline them to do good,
God Says The memory of the Just shall be blessed, while the Wickeds name shall rot. Methinks even the natural pride of Princes, who would not be the scorn of future ages but the praise, should accidentally incline them to do good,
and seem good at the least, while the Common experience of all the world tells us, that God doth wonderfully shew himself the Governour of the world, by ruling fame, to the perpetual honour of good,
and seem good At the least, while the Common experience of all the world tells us, that God does wonderfully show himself the Governor of the world, by ruling fame, to the perpetual honour of good,
and Alexander Severus. And who nameth a Nero, Domitian, Commodus, Heliogabalus, &c. without reproach? Yea, I have observed that though Malefactors hate the Prince that punisheth them,
and Alexander Severus. And who names a Nero, Domitian, Commodus, Heliogabalus, etc. without reproach? Yea, I have observed that though Malefactors hate the Prince that Punisheth them,
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yet such a testimony for goodness is left in common nature, that even the generality of the prophane and vicious world, speak well of a Wise, Just, Godly Prince,
yet such a testimony for Goodness is left in Common nature, that even the generality of the profane and vicious world, speak well of a Wise, Just, Godly Prince,
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For usually it is the best Rulers that are most praised by the Vulgar, by reason of the self glorifying Light, by which true goodness shineth in the world,
For usually it is the best Rulers that Are most praised by the vulgar, by reason of the self glorifying Light, by which true Goodness shines in the world,
But many men see more and hear more than one, and single men are apter to be perverted and Judge falsly by personal interests and prejudice, than the multitude are.
But many men see more and hear more than one, and single men Are apter to be perverted and Judge falsely by personal interests and prejudice, than the multitude Are.
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and saying, the Church hath no greater a plague than a Popular Prelate (or to that sense) And I have heard some reproach the late Judge Hale as a Popular man: But as my intimacy with the last assured me, that he set very little by the opinion of high or low, in comparison of Justice and Conscience;
and saying, the Church hath no greater a plague than a Popular Prelate (or to that sense) And I have herd Some reproach the late Judge Hale as a Popular man: But as my intimacy with the last assured me, that he Set very little by the opinion of high or low, in comparison of justice and Conscience;
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and then to despise their judgments that dispraise them, and to cry down Popularity. Wo to you when all men speak well of you, meaneth when either you do the evil that the wicked praise, or forsake truth and duty lest they dispraise you; or as hypocrites make mens praise your end.
and then to despise their Judgments that dispraise them, and to cry down Popularity. Woe to you when all men speak well of you, means when either you do the evil that the wicked praise, or forsake truth and duty lest they dispraise you; or as Hypocrites make men's praise your end.
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But yet as a touch of the History of his life, is fit to go before his exemplary Character, (which is my work) and because it it is a great honour and blessing to be the seed of the faithful, I shall premise a little first of his Parentage,
But yet as a touch of the History of his life, is fit to go before his exemplary Character, (which is my work) and Because it it is a great honour and blessing to be the seed of the faithful, I shall premise a little First of his Parentage,
He was the third Son of Henry Ashhurst of Ashhurst in Lancashire, Esquire, by Cassandra his wife, daughter of Iohn Bradshaw of Bradshaw, of the same County, Esquire.
He was the third Son of Henry Ashhurst of Ashhurst in Lancashire, Esquire, by Cassandra his wife, daughter of John Bradshaw of Bradshaw, of the same County, Esquire.
And when King Iames (the more to win them) was prevailed with to sign the Book for dancing and other such sports on the Lords days, he being then a Justice of Peace ▪ (as his Ancestors had been) and the Papists thus embolded sent a Piper not far from the Chappel to draw the People from the publick worship, he sent him to the house of correction:
And when King James (the more to win them) was prevailed with to Signen the Book for dancing and other such sports on the lords days, he being then a justice of Peace ▪ (as his Ancestors had been) and the Papists thus embolded sent a Piper not Far from the Chapel to draw the People from the public worship, he sent him to the house of correction:
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which he so well performed that the Judge was forced to acquit him, (though he was much contrary to him) and an occasion being offered to put the Oath of Allegiance on his Prosecutors, their refusal shewed them Papists, as was before suspected.
which he so well performed that the Judge was forced to acquit him, (though he was much contrary to him) and an occasion being offered to put the Oath of Allegiance on his Prosecutors, their refusal showed them Papists, as was before suspected.
The eldest was a man eminent for his Wisdom, Integrity and Courage, a Member of the Long Parliament called 1640. (though all such by interested partial men are accounted and called what their prejudice and enmity doth suggest;
The eldest was a man eminent for his Wisdom, Integrity and Courage, a Member of the Long Parliament called 1640. (though all such by interested partial men Are accounted and called what their prejudice and enmity does suggest;
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and to break out to seek forbidden pleasure, at Play-houses, Taverns, and perhaps with Harlots, and to rob their Masters to maintain these lusts, til they are hardened in sin,
and to break out to seek forbidden pleasure, At Play-houses, Taverns, and perhaps with Harlots, and to rob their Masters to maintain these Lustiest, till they Are hardened in since,
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and break their own hopes, and their Parents hearts, (alas how many such wretches hath this City!) Gods grace in our friend did teach him to make a clean contrary use of it:
and break their own hope's, and their Parents hearts, (alas how many such wretches hath this city!) God's grace in our friend did teach him to make a clean contrary use of it:
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and to search the Scripture for direction, In which way he found the teaching and blessing of his heavenly Master, which helpt him to bear all harshness and hardness in his place.
and to search the Scripture for direction, In which Way he found the teaching and blessing of his heavenly Master, which helped him to bear all harshness and hardness in his place.
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and made him so acceptable to godly Ministers and People, that their acquaintance and converse and love became to him a great confirmation and help to his growth in grace:
and made him so acceptable to godly Ministers and People, that their acquaintance and converse and love became to him a great confirmation and help to his growth in grace:
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His Master (I need not tell how) so wasted his Estate, that he shut up shop when Mr. Ashhurst was gone from him, whose great fidelity had helpt to keep him up;
His Master (I need not tell how) so wasted his Estate, that he shut up shop when Mr. Ashhurst was gone from him, whose great Fidis had helped to keep him up;
His Portion was but 500 l. and a small Annuity, and one Mr. Hyet a Minister lent him 300 l. more, with which stock he set up in partnership with one Mr. Row a Draper, and so continued three years:
His Portion was but 500 l. and a small Annuity, and one Mr. Hyet a Minister lent him 300 l. more, with which stock he Set up in partnership with one Mr. Row a Draper, and so continued three Years:
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so God strangely kept those men that he trusted from breaking, when the most noted Tradesmen in the same Towns broke, to the undoing of those that trusted them.
so God strangely kept those men that he trusted from breaking, when the most noted Tradesmen in the same Towns broke, to the undoing of those that trusted them.
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But he was most regardful to lose no part of the Lords day, in which he did all towards God and his Family with great reverence and humble seriousness;
But he was most regardful to loose no part of the lords day, in which he did all towards God and his Family with great Reverence and humble seriousness;
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When his faithful Pastor Mr. Simeon Ash was buried (the very day before the new Act of Uniformity would have silenced him, being an old Nonconformist) he used to go at the end of the week to Hackney to his Countrey house,
When his faithful Pastor Mr. Simeon Ash was buried (the very day before the new Act of Uniformity would have silenced him, being an old Nonconformist) he used to go At the end of the Week to Hackney to his Country house,
Mr. Ash 's praise and his own free love, first brought on our acquaintance: And indeed my many restraining hinderances, have kept me from so much familiarity with many.
Mr. Ash is praise and his own free love, First brought on our acquaintance: And indeed my many restraining hindrances, have kept me from so much familiarity with many.
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But his esteem and honour and love was at home and abroad, by his Children, Servants, Neighbours, Fellow-citizens, that I say not even by some that loved not his Religiousness,
But his esteem and honour and love was At home and abroad, by his Children, Servants, Neighbours, Fellow-citizens, that I say not even by Some that loved not his Religiousness,
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And if you would truly know what was the meritorious cause of all this Love and Honour, I will tell you, It was the Image of Christ, and the fruits of his holy Doctrine and his Spirit:
And if you would truly know what was the meritorious cause of all this Love and Honour, I will tell you, It was the Image of christ, and the fruits of his holy Doctrine and his Spirit:
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And Christ next after his preaching Repentance, begins with such Mens characters and blessedness, Matth. 5. I shall therefore now truly tell you what our deceased Brother was,
And christ next After his preaching Repentance, begins with such Men's characters and blessedness, Matthew 5. I shall Therefore now truly tell you what our deceased Brother was,
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He was a meer Scipture Christian; of the Primitive Spirit and strein. No Learning signified much with him, but what helpt him to understand the Scripture:
He was a mere Scripture Christian; of the Primitive Spirit and strain. No Learning signified much with him, but what helped him to understand the Scripture:
and the style, the Devil chooseth it, though the Matter be of God ▪ Therefore he also highly valued those Books which are much in such wise and seasonable use of Scripture;
and the style, the devil chooses it, though the Matter be of God ▪ Therefore he also highly valued those Books which Are much in such wise and seasonable use of Scripture;
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and find matter in them to condemn and backbite one another, that he either carried it as a stranger or an adversary to such 〈 … 〉. III. Accordingly while Men were guilty of no 〈 … 〉 Heresie or Sin, but held all great and necessary Truths in love and holiness and righteousness of Life, he made little difference in his Respects and Love:
and find matter in them to condemn and backbite one Another, that he either carried it as a stranger or an adversary to such 〈 … 〉. III. Accordingly while Men were guilty of no 〈 … 〉 Heresy or since, but held all great and necessary Truths in love and holiness and righteousness of Life, he made little difference in his Respects and Love:
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But the Primitive Spirit, of Seriousness, Purity and Charity, he valued in all. A differing tolerable opinion never clouded the glory of sincere Christianity in his Eyes.
But the Primitive Spirit, of Seriousness, Purity and Charity, he valued in all. A differing tolerable opinion never clouded the glory of sincere Christianity in his Eyes.
I never knew any noted Men so free from that vice, as Judge Hale and Mr. Ashhurst: If a Man had begun to speak ill of any Man behind his back, either they would say nothing ▪ or divert him to something else,
I never knew any noted Men so free from that vice, as Judge Hale and Mr. Ashhurst: If a Man had begun to speak ill of any Man behind his back, either they would say nothing ▪ or divert him to something Else,
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and that was The Hinderers of the Gospel, and Silencers of faithful Preachers of it, and Persecutors of Godly Christians, and Oppressors of the Poor: and their pretenses of Government, and Order, and talk against Schism, could never reconcile him to that sort of Men:
and that was The Hinderers of the Gospel, and Silencers of faithful Preachers of it, and Persecutors of Godly Christians, and Oppressors's of the Poor: and their pretences of Government, and Order, and talk against Schism, could never reconcile him to that sort of Men:
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Few, but I knew from his own mouth, that he gave these 18 years (since August 24. 1662.) an hundred pound a year to the ejected Ministers of Lancashire and some Schools there,
Few, but I knew from his own Mouth, that he gave these 18 Years (since August 24. 1662.) an hundred pound a year to the ejected Ministers of Lancashire and Some Schools there,
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And a friend of his and mine tell me, that it was to him that he yearly delivered it to be distributed, save that lately twenty pound a year of it went to Northumberland. VI. Indeed Charity was his Life and business:
And a friend of his and mine tell me, that it was to him that he yearly Delivered it to be distributed, save that lately twenty pound a year of it went to Northumberland. VI. Indeed Charity was his Life and business:
About 1662 and 1663 he endeavoured hard to have got the pious Citizens of London to contribute yearly to the relief of the poor ejected Ministers of the several Counties where they were born;
About 1662 and 1663 he endeavoured hard to have god the pious Citizens of London to contribute yearly to the relief of the poor ejected Ministers of the several Counties where they were born;
and they chose an ancient active godly Man, fit for that work, to be as a Deacon, I mean to go about the City and find out such House-keepers as were very poor, sick,
and they chosen an ancient active godly Man, fit for that work, to be as a Deacon, I mean to go about the city and find out such Housekeepers as were very poor, sick,
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And they made Mr. Tho. Gouge their Treasurer (one of the same Trade, whose Hands could not be tyed from doing good when his Tongue was tyed by the silencers) And the foresaid messenger brought them their contributions, with good instructions and prayer when there was need:
And they made Mr. Tho. Gouge their Treasurer (one of the same Trade, whose Hands could not be tied from doing good when his Tongue was tied by the silencers) And the foresaid Messenger brought them their contributions, with good instructions and prayer when there was need:
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In Oliver Cromwells time, a publick Collection was made all over England for the educating of Schollars and defraying other charges in New England for that Work, of which good old Mr. Fliots, the Indians Evangelist, was the chief operator:
In Oliver Cromwells time, a public Collection was made all over England for the educating of Scholars and defraying other charges in New England for that Work, of which good old Mr. Fliots, the Indians Evangelist, was the chief operator:
When the King was restored, the Corporation was dead in Law, and one that sold most of the Lands which were setled for that use (Colonel Bedingfield a Papist) seized on his sold Land,
When the King was restored, the Corporation was dead in Law, and one that sold most of the Lands which were settled for that use (Colonel Bedingfield a Papist) seized on his sold Land,
The care of the recovery and of restoring the Corporation and all the work, was the business of Mr. Ashhurst: for which he desired my solicitation of the Lord Chancellor Hide, who did readily own the justness of the cause and goodness of the Work,
The care of the recovery and of restoring the Corporation and all the work, was the business of Mr. Ashhurst: for which he desired my solicitation of the Lord Chancellor Hide, who did readily own the justness of the cause and Goodness of the Work,
And so these nineteen years last past, it was he by the help of Mr. Boile and the rest, who hath had the main care of the New England assistance, by which a Printing press hath been there set up,
And so these nineteen Years last passed, it was he by the help of Mr. Boil and the rest, who hath had the main care of the New England assistance, by which a Printing press hath been there Set up,
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Nor 2. The execution of the Laws against Nonconforming Ministers and People ▪ I never heard him plead that the solemn Oath, called the National Covenant, was not unlawfully imposed or taken: His thoughts of that I know not:
Nor 2. The execution of the Laws against Nonconforming Ministers and People ▪ I never herd him plead that the solemn Oath, called the National Covenant, was not unlawfully imposed or taken: His thoughts of that I know not:
But he was not ignorant that the words shewed that it was a Promise or Vow to God, and that a Vow made sinfully bindeth, notwithstanding to the Lawful and necessary part of the Matter:
But he was not ignorant that the words showed that it was a Promise or Voelli to God, and that a Voelli made sinfully binds, notwithstanding to the Lawful and necessary part of the Matter:
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And he thought that to oppose in our places Prophaneness, Popery and Schism, and to Repent of Sin and amend, were lawful and necessary things: And therefore to say that [ there is no obligation by that Oath on me or any other person ] without excepting any of these aforesaid, was a thing that he would rather, I believe, have suffered death than do:
And he Thought that to oppose in our places Profaneness, Popery and Schism, and to repent of since and amend, were lawful and necessary things: And Therefore to say that [ there is no obligation by that Oath on me or any other person ] without excepting any of these aforesaid, was a thing that he would rather, I believe, have suffered death than doe:
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And he feared lest he should become guilty of constituting all the Cities and Corporations of England by Perjury, and stigmatizing the front of the Nation with such a fearful brand.
And he feared lest he should become guilty of constituting all the Cities and Corporations of England by Perjury, and stigmatizing the front of the nation with such a fearful brand.
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Some men think that the Mark of the beast in Rev. without which none might buy or sell, was PERIURY and PERSECUTION; finding that the Laterane Council sub Innoc. 3. and others which are of their Religion, do absolve Subjects of their Temporal Lords, whom the Pope Excommunicateth from their Oaths of Allegiance, which was ordinarily practised against Emperors and Kings;
some men think that the Mark of the beast in Rev. without which none might buy or fell, was PERIURY and PERSECUTION; finding that the Lateran Council sub Innocent 3. and Others which Are of their Religion, do absolve Subject's of their Temporal lords, whom the Pope Excommunicateth from their Oaths of Allegiance, which was ordinarily practised against Emperor's and Kings;
and finding that these Lords or Princes themselves were to swear to exterminate all called Hereticks, on pain of Excommunication, Deposition and Damnation,
and finding that these lords or Princes themselves were to swear to exterminate all called Heretics, on pain of Excommunication, Deposition and Damnation,
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Yet I never heard him speak uncharitably of those worthy Men who do what he refused, supposing that they in words or writing, declared as openly as they sware and took the Declaration, that they took it but in such or such a lawful sence:
Yet I never herd him speak uncharitably of those worthy Men who do what he refused, supposing that they in words or writing, declared as openly as they sware and took the Declaration, that they took it but in such or such a lawful sense:
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believing that the welfair of the World lieth not so much in the forms of Government as in the goodness of the Men; and that that is the best form which best secureth us from bad Men:
believing that the welfair of the World lies not so much in the forms of Government as in the Goodness of the Men; and that that is the best from which best secureth us from bad Men:
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He was greatly troubled at the late resistance made by the Assemblies in Scotland, and glad when his Letters thence told him that they were but a few hotheaded Men, whom the generality of the godly Presbyterians disclaimed and would oppose.
He was greatly troubled At the late resistance made by the Assemblies in Scotland, and glad when his Letters thence told him that they were but a few hotheaded Men, whom the generality of the godly Presbyterians disclaimed and would oppose.
Nay I never heard of any one Man that ever spake evil of him, so strange a reconciling power hath such a Mind and such a Life. XII. He excelled all that ever I knew in the Grace of Meekness; and Christ saith, That such shall inherit even the Earth.
Nay I never herd of any one Man that ever spoke evil of him, so strange a reconciling power hath such a Mind and such a Life. XII. He excelled all that ever I knew in the Grace of Meekness; and christ Says, That such shall inherit even the Earth.
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He oft used to women the words of Saint Peter 1. 3. 4, 5. A meek and a quiet Spirit is in the sight of God of great price, which is the ornament there commended instead of gold and gaudiness (which now are grown into so common and excessive use,
He oft used to women the words of Saint Peter 1. 3. 4, 5. A meek and a quiet Spirit is in the sighed of God of great price, which is the ornament there commended instead of gold and gaudiness (which now Are grown into so Common and excessive use,
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And indeed Love is the Vital Spirit, which must make all Education and Counsel effectual, which without it usually is dead, both to children and all others;
And indeed Love is the Vital Spirit, which must make all Education and Counsel effectual, which without it usually is dead, both to children and all Others;
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Though there are seasons when we must be angry and not sin. XIII. Indeed he was so made of Love and Gentleness, that I may say, that Love was his new Nature and his Temper, his Religion and his Life, and that he dwelt in Love, and therefore in God and God in him:
Though there Are seasons when we must be angry and not since. XIII. Indeed he was so made of Love and Gentleness, that I may say, that Love was his new Nature and his Temper, his Religion and his Life, and that he dwelled in Love, and Therefore in God and God in him:
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He was a great disliker of proud vain attire, boasting speech, and pomp, and inordinate worldly splendor, especially that which was chargeable, while so many thousands were in want:
He was a great disliker of proud vain attire, boasting speech, and pomp, and inordinate worldly splendour, especially that which was chargeable, while so many thousands were in want:
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Indeed he was a plain Christian of the Primitive stamp, strange to hypocrisie and affectation, and all that is called the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and pride of life:
Indeed he was a plain Christian of the Primitive stamp, strange to hypocrisy and affectation, and all that is called the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eye, and pride of life:
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Besides his secret Devotions, reading the Scriptures, (after the craving of Gods help) and giving some plain short notes which were suited to his Families use, Catechizing and taking an account of their profiting, singing Psalms, and Prayer:
Beside his secret Devotions, reading the Scriptures, (After the craving of God's help) and giving Some plain short notes which were suited to his Families use, Catechizing and taking an account of their profiting, singing Psalms, and Prayer:
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And on the Lords day hearing, and repeating the Sermons, A Nonconformist preaching an early Sermon to many in his house, which so ended that none might be hindered from the further work of the day:
And on the lords day hearing, and repeating the Sermons, A Nonconformist preaching an early Sermon to many in his house, which so ended that none might be hindered from the further work of the day:
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but in conference of good things, and in his Counsels plain and short; much like the Stile of Mr. Greenhams writings. XVII. He had a special care to place his Children in a way of Employment and with good relations;
but in conference of good things, and in his Counsels plain and short; much like the Style of Mr. Greenhams writings. XVII. He had a special care to place his Children in a Way of Employment and with good relations;
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And God hath so blessed him in his wise and holy endeavours for them, that of four Sons and two Daughters, there is not one whom we have not good cause to hope well of, that they will in piety and welfare answer his endeavours. XVIII. Others can tell you more than I of his management of his Trade:
And God hath so blessed him in his wise and holy endeavours for them, that of four Sons and two Daughters, there is not one whom we have not good cause to hope well of, that they will in piety and welfare answer his endeavours. XVIII. Others can tell you more than I of his management of his Trade:
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or Taverns, or use much prating and enticing words, may see here that one hath thriven more than most have done, that yet took a quite contrary course. XIX. He was a stranger to vain talk and frothy jests, and also to a soure morose converse:
or Taverns, or use much prating and enticing words, may see Here that one hath thriven more than most have done, that yet took a quite contrary course. XIX. He was a stranger to vain talk and frothy jests, and also to a sour morose converse:
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But good short cheerful discourse was his ordinary entertainment. XX. It is no wonder if in such a life so absolutely devoted to God, he lived in a constant serenity of mind:
But good short cheerful discourse was his ordinary entertainment. XX. It is no wonder if in such a life so absolutely devoted to God, he lived in a constant serenity of mind:
and shall Sinners taste no correction, and receive nothing of God but pleasant things? All Gods graces must have their exercise and tryal: And Faith and Patience are most tried and exercised in a suffering state;
and shall Sinners taste no correction, and receive nothing of God but pleasant things? All God's graces must have their exercise and trial: And Faith and Patience Are most tried and exercised in a suffering state;
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God loveth not Martyrs less than others: 2. And he had served God before by Action, and usually our last service is by Patience: And Lazarus in sores and wants, was in a safer way to Abrahams bosom,
God loves not Martyrs less than Others: 2. And he had served God before by Actium, and usually our last service is by Patience: And Lazarus in sores and Wants, was in a safer Way to Abrahams bosom,
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than Dives in his silks and sumptuous fare: 3. And we are naturally so loth to leave this world and flesh, that God seeth it meet to help our willingness, by making us weary of it.
than Dives in his silks and sumptuous fare: 3. And we Are naturally so loath to leave this world and Flesh, that God sees it meet to help our willingness, by making us weary of it.
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And affliction though grievous for the present tendeth to the quiet fruit of righteousness; And making us partakers of Gods holiness, certainly tendeth to make us partakers of his Glory:
And affliction though grievous for the present tendeth to the quiet fruit of righteousness; And making us partakers of God's holiness, Certainly tendeth to make us partakers of his Glory:
He long resolved to endure it to the death, but at last extremity of torment & despair of any other ease, did suddenly cause him to choose to be cut: Two stones were found,
He long resolved to endure it to the death, but At last extremity of torment & despair of any other ease, did suddenly cause him to choose to be Cut: Two stones were found,
And one of the chief things which he resolved on to one of his old friends was, that he would set upon as many Parliament-men as he could speak with, to repeal all the Laws which hinder good men from preaching Christs Gospel.
And one of the chief things which he resolved on to one of his old Friends was, that he would Set upon as many Parliament men as he could speak with, to repeal all the Laws which hinder good men from preaching Christ Gospel.
His last words (save his farewel, and Come Lord Iesus ) were to an old friend (Mr. Nathaniel Hulton) [ to walk in the way of God will be comfort at death, ] being not of their mind, who for fear of fetching too much comfort from our own duty (which they call works) do think Christs merits injured by such thoughts and words as these:
His last words (save his farewell, and Come Lord Iesus) were to an old friend (Mr. Nathaniel Hulton) [ to walk in the Way of God will be Comfort At death, ] being not of their mind, who for Fear of fetching too much Comfort from our own duty (which they call works) do think Christ merits injured by such thoughts and words as these:
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or God were no rewarder of them that diligently seek him, and laying up our treasure and hearts in heaven, were no means to be received into the everlasting habitation.
or God were no rewarder of them that diligently seek him, and laying up our treasure and hearts in heaven, were no means to be received into the everlasting habitation.
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And now, Reader, have I not shewed thee a true Copy of the first part of my Text? One that indeed served Christ and followed him? Is not this his Image and Imitation? And is it not sure then that he is where Christ is? and that God that maketh it our duty to honour his memory on earth, hath given him another kind of honour in the heavens.
And now, Reader, have I not showed thee a true Copy of the First part of my Text? One that indeed served christ and followed him? Is not this his Image and Imitation? And is it not sure then that he is where christ is? and that God that makes it our duty to honour his memory on earth, hath given him Another kind of honour in the heavens.
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O what an honourable and happy City would this be, if you were all such as our deceased Brother was? We joyfully thank God for so much goodness as flourished among you? The Lord make London still the glory of the Cities on earth!
Oh what an honourable and happy city would this be, if you were all such as our deceased Brother was? We joyfully thank God for so much Goodness as flourished among you? The Lord make London still the glory of the Cities on earth!
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But were all Families used as his Family was, and all men here lived as this man lived, we should suspect we had the new earth wherein dwelt righteousness.
But were all Families used as his Family was, and all men Here lived as this man lived, we should suspect we had the new earth wherein dwelled righteousness.
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But should we not then be too loth to die? and too little difference earth from heaven? But O that London, who know that I do not overpraise this holy man, would but imitate his example!
But should we not then be too loath to die? and too little difference earth from heaven? But Oh that London, who know that I do not overpraise this holy man, would but imitate his Exampl!
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II. I do it much for his Childrens use. Their Honour, their Comfort, but especially their everlasting good. Will they ever forget the instructions, the Love,
II I do it much for his Children's use. Their Honour, their Comfort, but especially their everlasting good. Will they ever forget the instructions, the Love,
and the life of such a Father? III. I do it partly for the use of the Clergy and their Agents that have judged such men as this, to be worthy of all the reproach and sufferings which some Canons, and late Laws have laid on such:
and the life of such a Father? III. I do it partly for the use of the Clergy and their Agents that have judged such men as this, to be worthy of all the reproach and sufferings which Some Canonas, and late Laws have laid on such:
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But Reverend Fathers and brethren, as you believe a God, a Christ, a Judgment and a Life to come, be think you whether such men as this should be sined,
But Reverend Father's and brothers, as you believe a God, a christ, a Judgement and a Life to come, be think you whither such men as this should be sinned,
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or Excommunicated ipso sacto as your Canon doth it? And when Christ hath promised that if they serve him they shall be where he is, and his Father will honour them, dare you make your Church-doors too narrow to receive them? when Dr. Heylin tells us how far Bishop Laud would have had it widened to receive the Papists, if they would come in:
or Excommunicated ipso sacto as your Canon does it? And when christ hath promised that if they serve him they shall be where he is, and his Father will honour them, Dare you make your Church doors too narrow to receive them? when Dr. Heylin tells us how Far Bishop Laud would have had it widened to receive the Papists, if they would come in:
Do not such men as this serve and follow Christ? And are they yet excommunicate Schismaticks if they will not serve and follow you, in the things that neither Christ nor his Apostles commanded or practised? yea, which they forbid, (as I have proved in my first Plea and my Treat of Episcopacy) I am in great hope that if you knew but the tenth part of the now silenced Ministers,
Do not such men as this serve and follow christ? And Are they yet excommunicate Schismatics if they will not serve and follow you, in the things that neither christ nor his Apostles commanded or practised? yea, which they forbid, (as I have proved in my First Plea and my Treat of Episcopacy) I am in great hope that if you knew but the tenth part of the now silenced Ministers,
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and prosecuted People, that I do, your consciences would constrain you to publish your repentance, and petition King and Parliament for better terms of Unity and Peace.
and prosecuted People, that I do, your Consciences would constrain you to publish your Repentance, and petition King and Parliament for better terms of Unity and Peace.
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but so increase my faith and patience that I may finish my course with joy. V. Lastly, I have written this for the comfort of all serious suffering Believers.
but so increase my faith and patience that I may finish my course with joy. V. Lastly, I have written this for the Comfort of all serious suffering Believers.
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Christians, let us not think that we serve Christ for nought, or that our labour for Holiness and Heaven is in vain? Nor let us faint when we are tried and chastised.
Christians, let us not think that we serve christ for nought, or that our labour for Holiness and Heaven is in vain? Nor let us faint when we Are tried and chastised.
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How low soever you are here in your Bodies, Estates, Employment, or Reputation, you have Christs promise that his Father will honour you! Look then to Iesus the Author and Perfecter of your Faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the Cross,
How low soever you Are Here in your Bodies, Estates, Employment, or Reputation, you have Christ promise that his Father will honour you! Look then to Iesus the Author and Perfecter of your Faith, who for the joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross,
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